Naomi House is a leading UK childrens hospice providing expert care and support to babies children and young adults with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. We support families through the good days difficult days and last days.
To continue delivering outstanding care and to meet the evolving needs of the children and families we support we are seeking an exceptional Head of Naomi House & Paediatric Services to play a pivotal leadership role within our Care Directorate.
Key Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Director of Care (Registered Manager) and the wider Care Leadership Team you will be at the heart of shaping paediatric hospice services at Naomi House. You will help ensure we continue to meet and exceed Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards enabling children and their families to receive specialist compassionate care in our purpose-built hospice.
You will provide clinical and professional leadership to Clinical Team Managers and the wider Care Team actively enhancing and developing paediatric care in line with current research evidence-based practice and national guidance. Maintaining a visible clinical presence you will champion high standards of care safety and governance while supporting inspiring and developing a diverse multidisciplinary workforce.
This role requires resilience compassion and strength of character. Working in childrens palliative care can be emotionally demanding but it is also profoundly rewarding. The impact of your leadership will help ensure Naomi House continues to provide exceptional care for future generations of children and families.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise:
You will be a Registered Nurse with significant paediatric nursing experience including caring for children with complex life-limiting conditions. You will bring strong leadership and management experience from a hospice NHS or comparable healthcare setting alongside excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge innovate and lead change. Experience of safeguarding clinical governance service development and people management is essential.
Benefits:
What we offer:
A comprehensive benefits package which includes flexible working options 28-days holiday plus bank holidays group pension scheme (with continuation of NHS pension for eligible candidates) life assurance HSF Health cash plan blue light discount free onsite parking and opportunities for professional development and growth and working in a modern supportive and purpose-built working environment.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) and asked to provide satisfactory references covering the last 5 years.
A driving licence is essential due to rural location.
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion or visit with Erika Lipscombe Director of Care please contact Debbi Cook People Advisor at or on telephone .
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Naomi House & Jacksplace are an Equal Opportunities employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and strive to support candidates with additional needs during the interview process. If you require any accommodations or adjustments please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment experience.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date once sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Once a vacancy has closed we are unable to consider further applications so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Required Experience:
Director
Naomi House is a leading UK childrens hospice providing expert care and support to babies children and young adults with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. We support families through the good days difficult days and last days. To continue delivering outstanding care and to meet the evol...
Naomi House is a leading UK childrens hospice providing expert care and support to babies children and young adults with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. We support families through the good days difficult days and last days.
To continue delivering outstanding care and to meet the evolving needs of the children and families we support we are seeking an exceptional Head of Naomi House & Paediatric Services to play a pivotal leadership role within our Care Directorate.
Key Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Director of Care (Registered Manager) and the wider Care Leadership Team you will be at the heart of shaping paediatric hospice services at Naomi House. You will help ensure we continue to meet and exceed Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards enabling children and their families to receive specialist compassionate care in our purpose-built hospice.
You will provide clinical and professional leadership to Clinical Team Managers and the wider Care Team actively enhancing and developing paediatric care in line with current research evidence-based practice and national guidance. Maintaining a visible clinical presence you will champion high standards of care safety and governance while supporting inspiring and developing a diverse multidisciplinary workforce.
This role requires resilience compassion and strength of character. Working in childrens palliative care can be emotionally demanding but it is also profoundly rewarding. The impact of your leadership will help ensure Naomi House continues to provide exceptional care for future generations of children and families.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise:
You will be a Registered Nurse with significant paediatric nursing experience including caring for children with complex life-limiting conditions. You will bring strong leadership and management experience from a hospice NHS or comparable healthcare setting alongside excellent communication skills and the confidence to challenge innovate and lead change. Experience of safeguarding clinical governance service development and people management is essential.
Benefits:
What we offer:
A comprehensive benefits package which includes flexible working options 28-days holiday plus bank holidays group pension scheme (with continuation of NHS pension for eligible candidates) life assurance HSF Health cash plan blue light discount free onsite parking and opportunities for professional development and growth and working in a modern supportive and purpose-built working environment.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) and asked to provide satisfactory references covering the last 5 years.
A driving licence is essential due to rural location.
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion or visit with Erika Lipscombe Director of Care please contact Debbi Cook People Advisor at or on telephone .
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Naomi House & Jacksplace are an Equal Opportunities employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and strive to support candidates with additional needs during the interview process. If you require any accommodations or adjustments please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment experience.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date once sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Once a vacancy has closed we are unable to consider further applications so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Job Location:
Yearly Salary:
£ 53809 - 66963
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
